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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.02, 24,043.68 and 9,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.02, 24,043.68 and 9,465.16 is: 13,061.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.02 : 24,043.68 = 9,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.02/24,043.68 = 9,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.02x = 24,043.68 × 9,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.02x = 227,577,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,577,278.19/17,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.87

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